Difference between revisions of "Butanoic Acid"
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<math>2C_3H_7COOH + MgCO_3 → (C_3H_7COO)_2Mg + CO_2 + H_2O</math> | <math>2C_3H_7COOH + MgCO_3 → (C_3H_7COO)_2Mg + CO_2 + H_2O</math> | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945962/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945962&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=476bb5c8d1dfb5c08ac81b6d4d1c98d8 ''Butanoic acid, page 242, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:20, 28 October 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Butanoic Acid is a compound with chemical formula C4H8O2.
About Butanoic Acid
- Butanoic Acid is a solid dissolved in water to form a solution.
Butanoic Acid can be neutralised to produce organic salts.
- Butanoic Acid + Sodium → Sodium Butanoate + Hydrogen
- Butanoic Acid + Potassium Oxide → Potassium Butanoate + Water
- Butanoic Acid + Lithium Hydroxide → Lithium Butanoate + Water
- Butanoic Acid + Magnesium Carbonate → Magnesium Butanoate + Carbon Dioxide + Water
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Butanoic Acid is a Carboxylic Acid with chemical formula C4H8O2.
About Butanoic Acid
- Butanoic Acid is an aqueous solution.
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C4H8O2 | CH3CH2COOH |  |
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Butanoic Acid can be neutralised to produce organic salts.
\(2C_3H_7COOH + 2Na → 2C_3H_7COONa + H_2\)
\(2C_3H_7COOH + 2K → 2C_3H_7COOK + H_2O\)
\(C_3H_7COOH + LiOH → C_3H_7COOLi + H_2O\)
\(2C_3H_7COOH + MgCO_3 → (C_3H_7COO)_2Mg + CO_2 + H_2O\)